Uniform charging cable becomes mandatory

The uniform charging standard USB-C for smartphones and other devices in the European Union is coming. The Council of EU states gave final approval to the new regulation on Monday. “A charger that is suitable for multiple devices saves money and time and also helps us avoid electronic waste,” said Czech Industry Minister Jozef Síkela on behalf of the current EU Council presidency.

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